Dorothy Rickey

Dorothy Rickey passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2012 following a severe stroke.

Dorothy Rickey passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2012 following a severe stroke.

She was born in Greenview on Feb. 26, 1927 to Gilbert and Margeret Whipple. She attended Greenview Elementary and Etna High schools.Dorothy was a good friend to many. She was very artistic and had a great love for the outdoors. Backpacking in the mountains was one of her favorite pastimes. She enjoyed teaching her children and grandchildren about the flora and fauna of the area and she was also a passionate gardener.

Most of all, she was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Merwyn Rickey; her children Chloe and Jeff Grenvik, Sharmel and Kennith Christ, Paul and Michelle Rickey and Kevin and Susan Rickey; her grandchildren Adrian and Jaime Graves, Jessica and Eric Anderson, Clair and Ryan Blais, Jaime and Lance Banks, Vaughn Sims, Shawn Rickey and Ashley Peters, Angela Rickey, Eli Rickey and Jenny Rickey; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She will be missed by all who knew her.

A memorial will be held at a later date. Girdner Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.girdnerfuneralchapel.com.